India stands at a crossroads. The country's potential remains huge, but its growth of late has been hampered by political infighting and weak governance, leading some to question if it is still worthy of its 'BRIC' status.
View from Davos 2012
Date: 25-29 January, 2012
Location: Davos, Switzerland
The 42nd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos will bring together business, political and academic leaders to discuss the key issues likely to affect the global economy over the next 12 months.
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